Unitedhealthcare Out Of Pocket Maximum




UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) H7404-004 is a 2020 Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part-C plan by UnitedHealthcare available to residents in Minnesota North Dakota. This plan includes additional Medicare prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. The UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) has a monthly premium of $39.00 and has an in-network Maximum Out-of-Pocket limit of $5,900 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $5,900 out of pocket. This can be a extremely nice safety net.

UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) is a Local PPO. A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a Medicare plan that has created contracts with a network of 'preferred' providers for you to choose from at reduced rates. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network. Offering you a little more flexibility overall. You can get medical attention from a provider outside of the network but you will have to pay the difference between the out-of-network bill and the PPOs discounted rate.

UnitedHealthcare works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get additional Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from UnitedHealthcare and not Original Medicare. With Medicare Advantage Plans you are always covered for urgently needed and emergency care. Plus you receive all of the benefits of Original Medicare from UnitedHealthcare except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care even if you sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan.

Presumably will not count toward their maximum out-of-pocket costs as the health plan has determined that they are not covered services at that site of care. In short, it appears UnitedHealthcare is deliberately manipulating the out-of-pocket maximum statutory requirements. What is short term health insurance? Find quick answers to common questions to ensure temporary health insurance is a good fit for you and your family.



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2020 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Details

Name:
ID:
H7404-004
Provider:UnitedHealthcare
Year:2020
Type: Local PPO
Monthly Premium C+D: $39.00
Part C Premium:$8.60
MOOP: $5,900
Part D (Drug) Premium:$30.40
Part D Supplemental Premium$0.00
Total Part D Premium:$30.40
Drug Deductible:$295.00
Tiers with No Deductible:1
Gap Coverage:No
Benchmark:not below the regional benchmark
Type of Medicare Health:Enhanced Alternative
Drug Benefit Type:Enhanced

Part-C Premium

UnitedHealthcare plan charges a $8.60 Part-C premium. The Part C premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.


Part-D Deductible and Premium

UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $30.40 and a $295.00 drug deductible. This UnitedHealthcare plan offers a $30.40 Part D Basic Premium that is not below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0.00 this Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by UnitedHealthcare above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include additional coverage in the gap, lower co-payments and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $30.40. The Part D Total Premium is the addition of the supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lower due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.


Premium Assistance

Depending on your income level you may be eligible for full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) medicare insurance offers a $0.00 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $7.60 for 75% low income subsidy $15.20 for 50% and $22.80 for 25%.


Full LIS Premium:$0.00
75% LIS Premium:$7.60
50% LIS Premium:$15.20
25% LIS Premium:$22.80

Gap Coverage

In 2020 once you and your plan provider have spent $4020 on covered drugs. (combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA 'donut hole') You will be required to pay 25% for prescription drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. This UnitedHealthcare plan does not offer additional coverage through the gap.


UnitedHealthcare Drug Coverage and Formulary

A formulary is divided into tiers or levels of coverage based on the type or usage of your medication or benefit categories, according to drug costs. Each tier will have a defined out-of-pocket cost that you must pay before receiving the drug. You can see complete 2020 UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO) H7404-004 Formulary here.


See the 2020 UnitedHealthcare Formulary


2019 Plan Services

(*2020 Plan services will be added when available)



Health plan deductible


$0


Emergency care/Urgent care


Emergency$90 per visit (always covered)
Urgent care$30-40 per visit (always covered)


Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging


Diagnostic tests and proceduresOut-of-Network40%
Diagnostic tests and proceduresIn-Network20%
Lab servicesOut-of-Network$10
Lab servicesIn-Network$10
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)Out-of-Network40%
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)In-Network20%
Outpatient x-raysOut-of-Network$21
Outpatient x-raysIn-Network$14


Hearing


Hearing examOut-of-Network40%
Hearing examIn-Network$15
Fitting/evaluationNot covered
Hearing aids - inner earOut-of-Network$330-380
Hearing aids - inner earIn-Network$380
Hearing aids - outer earNot covered
Hearing aids - over the earOut-of-Network$330-380
Hearing aids - over the earIn-Network$330


Preventive dental


Oral examOut-of-Network$0 copay
Oral examIn-Network$0 copay
CleaningOut-of-Network$0 copay
CleaningIn-Network$0 copay
Fluoride treatmentOut-of-Network$0 copay
Fluoride treatmentIn-Network$0 copay
Dental x-ray(s)Out-of-Network$0 copay
Dental x-ray(s)In-Network$0 copay


Comprehensive dental


Non-routine servicesNot covered
Diagnostic servicesOut-of-Network0-50%
Diagnostic servicesIn-Network0-50%
Restorative servicesOut-of-Network0-50%
Restorative servicesIn-Network20-50%
EndodonticsOut-of-Network0-50%
EndodonticsIn-Network50%
PeriodonticsOut-of-Network0-50%
PeriodonticsIn-Network50%
ExtractionsOut-of-Network0-50%
ExtractionsIn-Network50%
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other servicesOut-of-Network0-50%
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other servicesIn-Network0-50%


Vision


Routine eye examOut-of-Network40%
Routine eye examIn-Network$0 copay
OtherNot covered
Contact lensesOut-of-Network40%
Contact lensesIn-Network$0 copay
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)Out-of-Network40%
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)In-Network$0 copay
Eyeglass framesNot covered
Eyeglass lensesNot covered
UpgradesNot covered


Mental health services


Inpatient hospital - psychiatricOut-of-Network40% per stay
Inpatient hospital - psychiatricIn-Network$400 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatristOut-of-Network$35-45
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatristIn-Network$30
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatristOut-of-Network$35-45
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatristIn-Network$40
Outpatient group therapy visitOut-of-Network$35-45
Outpatient group therapy visitIn-Network$30
Outpatient individual therapy visitOut-of-Network$35-45
Outpatient individual therapy visitIn-Network$40


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Skilled Nursing Facility


Out-of-Network40% per stay
In-Network$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$160 per day for days 21 through 57
$0 per day for days 5


Rehabilitation services


Occupational therapy visitOut-of-Network40%
Occupational therapy visitIn-Network$40
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visitOut-of-Network40%
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visitIn-Network$40


Ground ambulance


Out-of-Network$250
In-Network$250


Other health plan deductibles?


In-NetworkNo


Transportation


Not covered


Foot care (podiatry services)


Foot exams and treatmentOut-of-Network40%
Foot exams and treatmentIn-Network$50
Routine foot careOut-of-Network40%
Routine foot careIn-Network$50


Medical equipment/supplies


Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)Out-of-Network50% per item
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)In-Network20% per item
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)Out-of-Network40% per item
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)In-Network20% per item
Diabetes suppliesOut-of-Network40% per item
Diabetes suppliesIn-Network$0 per item


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Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)


Covered


Medicare Part B drugs


ChemotherapyOut-of-Network40%
ChemotherapyIn-Network20%
Other Part B drugsOut-of-Network40%
Other Part B drugsIn-Network20%


Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)


$10,000 In and Out-of-network
$5,900 In-network


Optional supplemental benefits


No
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Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?


In-NetworkNo


Inpatient hospital coverage


Out-of-Network40% per stay
In-Network$400 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90
$0 per day for days 91


Outpatient hospital coverage


Out-of-Network40% per visit
In-Network$400 per visit


Doctor visits


PrimaryOut-of-Network40% per visit
PrimaryIn-Network$15 per visit
SpecialistOut-of-Network40% per visit
SpecialistIn-Network$50 per visit


Preventive care


Out-of-Network0-40%
In-Network$0 copay


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Coverage Area for UnitedHealthcare Sync (PPO)

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State:Minnesota
North Dakota
County:Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton,
Blue Earth, Brown, Burleigh, Carlton,
Carver, Cass, Cass, Chisago,
Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota,
Douglas, Goodhue, Grand Forks, Grant,
Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca,
Kanabec, Koochiching, Le Sueur, McLeod,
Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Morton,
Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk,
Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sibley,
St. Louis, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington,
Winona, Wright,

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Source: CMS.
Data as of September 4, 2019.
Star Rating as of October 10, 2019.
Plan Services are 2019 information as reference. 2020 information will be added when released.
Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2020, enhanced alternative may offer additional cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part D benefit.Includes 2020 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.

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Unitedhealthcare Out Of Pocket Maximum Benefits

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View 2021 plan details:

  • Plan Guide(PDF)(1.9 MB)
  • Summary of Benefits(PDF)(96.7 KB)
  • Evidence of Coverage(PDF)(1.3 MB)


Preventive services

The following preventive services are covered under your plan for a $0 copay when you visit your primary care physician:

  • Screening and counseling to reduce alcohol misuse
  • Screening for depression in adults
  • Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and high intensity behavioral counseling to prevent STIs
  • Intensive behavioral therapy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
  • Screening and counseling for obesity


For information about these preventive services, please call the Customer Service number on the back of your plan ID card.


Disclaimer

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information.

Benefits and costs

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO)

Part B premium subsidy$50 per month

Annual medical deductible

None

Annual out-of-pocket maximum

None

Office and clinic visits

$0 copay for primary care, specialist visits or virtual visits/telemedicine

Hospital services (inpatient)

$0 copay

Hospital services (outpatient)

$0 copay

Ambulance services$0 copay
Emergency room$0 copay
Urgent care$0 copay
Durable medical equipment$0 copay
Prosthetics$0 copay
Diabetic Supplies (test strips, lancets, glucose monitors)$0 copay
Preventive services$0 copay
Routine podiatry$0 copay
Hearing aid allowance$0 copay
$1,500 allowance for unlimited aids every 3 years. Allowance is combined for both ears.
Dental

Class 1 Preventive & Diagnostic (P&D): 100%

Class 2 Minor: 80%

Class 3 Major: 50%

Deductible (P&D not included): $50

Annual Calendar Maximum: $1,000

Reimbursement Schedule: Maximum Allowable Charge

Note: preventive and diagnostic services do not apply to the annual maximum.

Prescription drug coverage

Retail (Note: 90-day retail supply is available for 3x copay amount)

Tier 1 (Generic): $10 copay
Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $30 copay
Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $45 copay
Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $60 copay
Generic oral diabetic medications: $0copay

Mail Order (up to 90-day supply)

Tier 1 (Generic): $20 copay
Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $60 copay
Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $90 copay
Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $120 copay

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